27 year old Meriam Ibrahim who was freed on the 30th of June after being sentenced to death for marrying a Christian,hasn't been allowed to leave Sudan. Her brother who has vowed to execute her for turning her back on Islam is trying to stop her from leaving ..Her lawyer told Mailonline
Her brother [Al Samani Al Hadi] has launched a new petition to the family court to prove that Meriam is his sister. This would give him a legal right over her. But he does not have the authority to demand this right – it is only a father or a mother that can demand this legal status.He is doing this to prevent Meriam from travelling outside of Sudan"
She also faces forgery charges for trying to flee with Forged documents bearing a Christian name.She is currently residing at the US embassy in Sudan.
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